How Much Vinegar Do I Put in the Toilet Tank to Remove Rust?

How Much Vinegar Do I Put in the Toilet Tank to Remove Rust?
Written By
Wade Shaddy
Wade Shaddy
Published: Nov 1, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Common vinegar will break down mineral rust without all the toxic fumes that comes from chemicals. Vinegar is affordable enough to use anytime you see rust beginning to form in your toilet tank.

  1. Remove the toilet tank lid.

  2. Pour in 1 quart of vinegar. Wait 24 hours.

  3. Scrub the tank with a stiff toilet brush. If the rust persists, pour in another quart of vinegar. Wait 24 hours and scrub it again.

The Drip Cap

  • Rust appears in the toilet tank as a reddish brown tint.
  • Vinegar is affordable enough to use anytime you see rust beginning to form in your toilet tank.
  • Scrub the tank with a stiff toilet brush.

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Wade Shaddy

Specializing in hardwood furniture, trim carpentry, cabinets, home improvement and architectural millwork, Wade Shaddy has worked in homebuilding since 1972. Shaddy has also worked as a newspaper reporter and writer, and as a contributing…

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